Boston based hardcore outfit American Nightmare burned hard, bright, and fast for five years in the early 00s and then called it quits in 2004. Two albums, legendary live shows, and a god-like status within the scene was enough to draw them into a near extinction. In the 14 years since then, there have been various spin off bands with varying degrees of success, but the demand for a reunion has never faltered.

Highly renowned Boston based hardcore troupe American Nightmare recently released their eagerly-awaited self-titled album – their first since renaming themselves back from Give Up The Ghost, which they changed to back in 2003 following a legal dispute.

Having just released their self-titled album, Boston hardcore favourites American Nightmare have now confirmed dates of a handful of headline tour dates in the UK and Europe this April and May in support of the record.

Rising from the ashes with their original name American Nightmare, having been called Give Up The Ghost since 2003 due to a legal complication with another band of the same name from Philadelphia, the legendary Boston based hardcore collective have announced a return with a new album.

Legendary hardcore outfit American Nightmare have confirmed the date of a second London show coming this April, due to phenomenal demand and the bands previously announced one-off date selling out rapidly:

Following the news of Refused confirmed to headline at next year’s Groezrock, the first full wave of bands towards the line-up has now been announced, including Atreyu, Cancer Bats, Social Distortion, Defeater and more. You can find the full line-up so far outlined below: